Cambodia to build bridge across Mekong River; project partnership with China


Picture from Phnom Penh Post/ANN

KRATIE, Cambodia, Jan. 2 (Xinhua): Cambodia on Monday broke ground for the construction of a bridge across the Mekong River here in the country's northeastern part, with funds from China.

The ceremony was presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian, and was attended by thousands of local officials, residents and students.

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